Senior Finance Manager - Group Strategy and x15 at Commonwealth Bank

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Partnering, Financial Management, Financial Control, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Capital Management, Governance, Stakeholder Management, Process Improvement, Team Culture, Coaching, Commercial Acumen, Analytical Skills, Attention To Detail, Due Diligence, Investment Evaluation

Industry

Financial Services

Description

“At CommBank we are proud to support flexibility, let's discuss what this means for you" See yourself in our team Financial Services partner with all areas of CommBank to provide specialist advice on financial management and strategy. This advice covers finance, audit, treasury, investor relations, property and procurement. Group Operations Finance is part of the Financial Services Division and as well as supporting the Chief Operations Office, Property, Procurement and the Groups Support Units, is responsible for co-ordinating the Group’s long –term approach to simplification and cost reduction. Group Support Services Finance (GSSF) is part of Group Operations Finance and partners with the senior leadership of the bank’s Financial Services, Marketing, Strategy (including x15ventures), Risk, Human Resources and Legal functions. The GSSF team manages the end to end finance functions for these businesses, and collaborates regularly with other Business Unit and Group finance teams throughout the organisation. In this role you will support X15 (part of Group Strategy) combines the best of enterprise and start up. Leveraging CommBank’s strength, security standards, customer base and brand to deliver ground breaking stand-alone digital businesses. The x15 business serves a portfolio of different innovation ventures and their respective customer groups. Do work that matters This role reports directly to the Executive Manager Finance: Group Strategy and x15 ventures. The role includes, but is not limited, to the following: Business partnering and role of trusted advisor to senior leaders across the businesses you support. This includes working with the relevant finance teams across the organisation; Delivering on all financial management and control aspects including forecasting, financial reporting & control, capital management, governance and reporting to Executive Leadership Team and / or Board; Building finance capabilities & process improvement for new ventures; Managing deliverables and stakeholders and ensuring the team always delivers quality information, on time; and Help drive team goals and priorities, including a strong and vibrant team culture. Coach, develop and support team members, sharing expertise and lifting capability across the Group Strategy Finance team through on‑the‑job training and practical guidance We’re interested in hearing from people who have Tertiary Qualifications – hold a tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, or an equivalent business-related discipline; Accounting qualification – CPA or CA; Excellent commercial acumen; Strong analytical and commercial skills, with demonstrated ability to draw insights from analysis; Attention to detail and quality; Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously; Ability to work independently, self-motivate, innovate and drive results; Excellent customer & continuous improvement focus; Due diligence or investment evaluation experience (preferred but not essential); Experience with building finance capabilities across venture capital or early stage businesses (preferred but not essential); and Risk Mindset – All CommBank employees are expected to proactively identify and understand, openly discuss and act on current and future risks. If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career. We're aware of some accessibility issues on this site, particularly for screen reader users. We want to make finding your dream job as easy as possible, so if you require additional support please contact HR Direct on 1800 989 696. Advertising End Date: 29/03/2026 Whether you’re passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career with CommBank is for you. Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive and flexible workplace. One where we’re driven by our values, and supported to share ideas, initiatives, and energy. One where making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our every day. Here, you’ll thrive. You’ll be supported when faced with challenges, and empowered to tackle new opportunities. We really love working here, and we think you will too.

Responsibilities

This role involves acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across supported businesses, delivering on all financial management and control aspects including forecasting, reporting, and governance. The manager will also be responsible for building finance capabilities for new ventures, managing deliverables, and driving team goals and culture.